Recall 98V-206
MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC recalled the 1997 Mazda 626 and 1 other model: Engine and engine cooling (engine).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 98V-206
- Reported
- September 8, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- 40,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. An external spring in the timing belt tensioner can break and get caught in the timing belt.
The risk
This condition can result in possible engine stalling.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the tensioner and replace it if necessary.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began during november 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do nt receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mazda at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (-1888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
- Mazda 626 1997
- Mazda MX-6 1997